AnyBar vs OnlySwitch
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
AnyBar
8.0Menu bar status indicator
OnlySwitch
8.0System and utility switches
| Metric | AnyBar | OnlySwitch |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 20 | 343 |
| 90-day Installs | 90 | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 330 | 7.8K |
| Version | 0.2.3 | 2.6.7 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 6.0K | 5.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 159 | 232 |
| Open Issues | 17 | 55 |
| License | EPL-1.0 | MIT |
| Language | Objective-C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 8mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 |
Reviews
AnyBar
AnyBar is a lightweight macOS menu bar status indicator that allows users to display customizable status icons. It is particularly useful for developers and power users who want quick access to system or application status without switching contexts. The app's ability to integrate with command-line tools makes it a versatile utility for monitoring processes or workflows.
Displays customizable status indicators in the menu bar, which can be updated via scripts or commands.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient
- + Highly customizable with support for various status icons
- + Scriptable, allowing integration with command-line tools
- + Free and open-source
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Lack of icons in the menu bar for some users
OnlySwitch
OnlySwitch is a versatile menu bar app offering system tweaks like hiding the MacBook notch, dark mode, AirPods, and Shortcuts integration. It benefits users seeking quick access to system settings.
OnlySwitch provides a menu bar interface for system settings and utility switches.
Pros
- + All-in-one design for system tweaks
- + Unique MacBook notch hiding feature
- + Dark mode, AirPods, and Shortcuts integration
- + Auto-updates
Cons
- - Past stability issues with macOS updates
- - Some users may find features overwhelming